Program Director 1 (Operations and Integration)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Program Director 1 (Operations and Integration) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anticipate, organize and manage the business unit VP’s strategy and enterprise needs for upcoming activities such as presentations, reports, meetings and events at the business unit, division, sector and corporate level as required
• Gives guidance to program leadership teams. Represents the business unit VP in key meetings or events and on specific issues
• Coordinate the review and update of financial and non-financial metrics such as monthly program reviews and other briefings/reports in support of data calls. Provides clear and concise direction to the program leadership team
• Manage the business unit administrative and operational affairs, lead communications across the business unit, facilitate the dissemination of information, and expedite the implementation of business initiatives
• Lead a team of cross discipline managers and professionals at various locations
• Responsible for all aspects of training, budget, courseware developers, nominations, dashboards, and execution
• Establish key initiatives in support of the Business Unit strategic plan
• Manages and coordinates site-related activities in support of Melbourne, FL campus program requirements
• Serves as liaison in support of Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities, Environmental, Safety and Health Management (ESHM) and facilities-related coordination to include Space Utilization and Requirements (SPUR) board leadership
• Works with cross functional teams and programs in support of site-level engagement activities and initiatives
• Provide guidance to team on resource management for the business unit, to include identifying facility requirements, managing facility/indirect projects through lifecycle, and compiling and maintaining staffing forecasts for the business unit
• Align projected workforce levels with upcoming program milestones, budget constraints, and skill‑set requirements
• Partner with HR, business management, functional home rooms and program leads to create resourcing plans that balance internal talent pools, contractor support, and hiring pipelines to meet short‑ and long‑term needs
• Monitor and report on staffing gaps, attrition trends, and talent acquisition metrics; provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership to mitigate risk and ensure mission continuity

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
• At least 5 years’ experience in program/project management
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) last investigated within 6 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a special access program (SAP)
• Demonstrated experience with workforce forecasts and resourcing plans
• Proven ability to analyze staffing data, interpret trends, and translate findings into actionable resource allocation decisions
• Experience collaborating with HR and finance partners to drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, and skill‑development initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience integrating large complex program activities
• Extensive experience working in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Executive Leadership
• Demonstrated strong performance in Program Management of multiple programs
• Demonstrated experience leading a large team with profit and loss
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Ability to successfully engage across all levels in the organization
• Knowledge of predictive analytics or workforce modeling techniques applied to aerospace/defense program environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.